BIBLIOGRAPHY
Blumenthal, K. (2018). Bonnie and Clyde: The Making of a Legend. (G. Zackman, Narrator) [Audiobook]. South Texas Digital Libraries https://libbyapp.com/open/loan/77425571/3900077 ISBN 978-0451471222
PLOT SUMMARY
Karen Blumenthal writes the true story of the infamous outlaw couple, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. This biography describes the story of these “Partners in Crime” of how they met, fell in love, and conquered the law together. Karen highlights the abuse and torture that existed in prison at the hands of the guardsmen during Clyde's incarceration, which eventually transformed him.
CRITICAL ANALYSIS
Karen Blumenthal writes this fast-paced biography of how the legendary Bonnie and Clyde began. Clyde's time in prison only solidified his descent into criminality, a result of the abuse, torment, and injustice he and his fellow inmates endured. Clyde’s hate for the law and police grew intensely and so did his love for Bonnie, his support system. Throughout it all, Bonnie remained at his side, offering her support by committing these crimes along with him. Bonnie and Clyde were misunderstood. Clyde committed these crimes to help his fellow inmates escape from the abuse and torture in prison. And naturally Bonnie was going to help him because she truly was his “partner in crime”.
The audiobook narrator, Gabra Zackman, masterfully uses subtle and direct tones, capturing the essence of the story with direct precision.
REVIEW EXCERPT(S)
"Blumenthal has written more than a crime narrative or a biography of the famous outlaws Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker. The book presents a social and cultural snapshot of the duo’s times"
--School Library Journal
CONNECTIONS
"Through her use of narrative nonfiction, Blumenthal builds a gripping story for readers of all ages. . .Blumenthal weaves her detailed account of history into a suspenseful tale that reads very much like a novel."
--Voya
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